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Dual-SIM and 3-in-1 SIMs; are they "adapters"?
August 4, 2017
10:07 am
walter_wpg
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SpeakOut currently sells two types of SIM card, both of which support alternate sizes:
- The Dual-SIM supports standard (mini) and micro size.
- The 3-in-1 supports mini, micro and nano sizes

I was wondering if these are "break-outs", or if they are "adapters"?
For example, for the Dual-SIM, if I need the micro size, do I permanently break it out of its surrounding, or can I snap it back in to the mini-size holder, and then use it in an older phone that needs the mini size?
The reason I ask is that I am currently using a standard mini SIM, but I've ordered a new phone that uses a micro SIM. If I transfer my account to a new Dual-SIM, I'm curious as to whether I could, if need be, put the micro SIM into the "holder" and then use it in my old phone.
(I hope that question makes sense.)

August 4, 2017
1:28 pm
iamdrumming
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They are breakout. You just snap off the surrounding you don't need.

August 4, 2017
2:58 pm
RGM
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Once you have chosen the size of card you want, there is NO WAY to put it back.
Dual SIM in this case only means you can chose one or the other size.

August 4, 2017
6:55 pm
dennismiller
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http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1X3-in-.....XQlgtSuyap

I'll add that I ordered 6 sets and have used them in various phones.

August 4, 2017
9:18 pm
walter_wpg
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Thanks, all. I kind of expected it was a break-out, but just wanted to confirm it.
I'll look into those adapters that dennismiller linked to. An inexpensive solution.
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